SCHOOL BUSES
Bengal govt advises schools to instal location tracking devices, panic buttons in buses
Advisories mandate safety measures for school buses in Kolkata, including paint color specifications, emergency equipment, and contact details display. Stakeholder consultation and strict regulations on vehicle features and capacity aim to enhance child safety during transportation.
Your next interstate bus could soon be electric; govt plans to scale up charging infra along key routes
The Indian government plans to introduce electric buses on long-distance routes to accelerate the country's green mobility shift. The plan focuses on interstate passenger transport, with an estimated 1.25-1.45 million buses operating on intercity or interstate routes. The shift to electric buses will reduce emissions and improve the viability of buses over long routes. Incentives are being planned to catalyze the shift towards electric buses.
Security forces conduct mock drills at key locations in Delhi following recent hoax bomb threats at various schools in the state
Security forces in the Delhi-NCR region have ramped up preparedness with mock drills following recent hoax bomb threats targeting over 250 schools. The drills, conducted at various key locations including schools, airports, metro stations, and government buildings, aim to test readiness and response capabilities. Participants from the Delhi Police and NSG engaged in these exercises, which have also been expanded to high-profile locations like the Parliament building, Jhandewalan Temple, and Hyderabad House. The drills highlight the comprehensive approach to ensuring safety across public and government facilities.
Minute-by-minute updates, buses on standby; schools calm panic-struck parents amid bomb threat
Acharya, who is also the head of the National Progressive Schools Conference, a body of 250 private schools under its umbrella, said the schools were quick in alerting police after receiving the bomb threat through an e-mail and buses were readied to drop students safely to their homes, while others were handed over to their parents waiting outside the school gate.
Imphal Ring Road project to transform transport dynamics in Manipur; introduce women-operated e-vehicles
Imphal Ring Road project introduces women-operated e-buses and e-rickshaws to combat traffic congestion. Funded by the Asian Development Bank, the project emphasizes a Public Private Partnership model, rigorous training, and fair compensation disbursement for affected landowners.
Haryana govt considers having Alcometers in schools
Haryana Transport Ministry plans to launch a fitness campaign for school buses following a recent accident in Mahendragarh, where five students died and 15 others were injured. The campaign will begin on April 20 and will include CCTV cameras, speedometers, and Alco meters for checking drivers' alcohol consumption.
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BJD seeks removal of cover from 'revered conch' installed in Puri
A delegation of the BJD submitted a memorandum with the CEO and said that the EC covered the conch following a complaint lodged by the opposition BJP. It has hurt the sentiments of people, the BJD claimed.
Haryana plans audit of all school buses after accident kills six kids: Report
Mahendragarh committee, led by additional deputy commissioner, investigates fatal school bus accident. Three arrested, prompt findings submission for necessary action.
From struggle to stardom with RCB: Heady story of accidental leg-spinner Asha Sobhana
Asha Sobhana's journey from being selected to the district women's cricket team to signing an RCB contract and impressing with her five-wicket haul in the Women's Premier League showcases her passion, dedication, and talent in the sport. Asha said the RCB contract came to her at the right time as she was toying with the idea of quitting the game because of no recognition even after toiling in domestic cricket for well over a decade.
Bengaluru traffic police issue advisory for Indian Institute of Science open day; Check for route diversions
Bengaluru Traffic Police have issued an advisory ahead of the Indian Institute of Science's Open Day on February 24, including traffic restrictions and parking arrangements. Namma Yatri will provide last-mile connectivity, and diversions are in place for heavy vehicles. The event is expected to draw 60,000 to 80,000 visitors.
Winter storm with snow, ice, wind and bitter cold pummels much of the northern US
Heavy snow and strong winds made driving virtually impossible in parts of Iowa, so much so that Republican presidential hopefuls called off campaign events. "Black ice" from freezing rain caused wrecks and brought Kansas City, Missouri, to a standstill. Flight cancellations were common, including more than 1,000 at Chicago's airports.
Govt to build 6,000 km of electric vehicle-ready highways on Golden Quadrilateral
The new e-highways are expected to catalyse the development of charging infrastructure, spurring more people to buy electric cars for everyday commutes. Sales of electric cars last year stood at 83,000 units, shy of the targeted 100,000 mark, as first-time buyers kept away from electric as the only option for their choice of vehicle.
Like trains, planes, buses; TV and OTT will co-exist: Tata Play chief
"Of the 300 million Indian homes, 140 million are yet to buy their first TV... So, it doesn't mean that if OTT has come, TV will go. They will co-exist," said Harit Nagpal, who is out with his debut book, 'Adapt: To Thrive, Not Just Survive'.
Ram Temple Consecration: UP declares Jan 22 as dry day; schools, colleges to remain close
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath declared a holiday in all educational institutions across the state on January 22 in light of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the Ram Temple. Additionally, he announced January 22 as a dry day. The consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple, scheduled for January 22, will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with numerous VVIP guests from both the country and abroad who are expected to gather in the temple town for the event.
Tata Motors shares jump 6% to double money in 2023. What's fueling the rally
A total of 2,11,18,340 Tata Motors equity shares worth Rs 1,655.5 crore changed hands so far. Meanwhile, the rally in the stock was also led by the government's plan to replace 800,000 diesel buses, more than a third of all buses on the road, with electric ones over the next seven years.
Govt charts plan to paint 800k diesel buses green, scheme likely to replace FAME III
Designed to electrify the country's public transport systems, the plan is likely to replace the third leg of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing Electric Vehicles (FAME) incentive programme and pitch India as a global manufacturing hub for EVs.
Hyderabad: Traffic advisory issued for swearing-in ceremony of Telangana CM
Traffic restrictions will be enforced in the vicinity of LB Stadium from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the advisory said. Vehicles heading from AR Petrol Pump Jn. (Public Gardens) to BJR Statue will not be permitted and will be redirected at A.R. Petrol Pump towards Nampally and Chapel Road.
Karnataka government ferries 100 crore women for free in state transport buses in five months
Taking to social media platform X, the CM called the scheme a boon for women travelling regularly. “In the five months since the implementation of the scheme, I have seen smiles on the faces of girls who are going to school and college dreaming of a bright future, women who are going to work to support their families, mothers who are travelling to distant towns for the purpose of medical treatment for themselves and their children,” he said.
Delhi: Students resume classes as schools reopen after enforced pollution break
Schools in Delhi reopened today after a hiatus from November 9 to 18 due to severe air pollution. Students, accompanied by parents, returned for physical classes in Geeta Colony. The decision followed a significant decrease in pollution levels and an improved Air Quality Index. This move, affecting pre-school to grade 12 in all schools, aimed to align the break with the usual winter holidays. Despite ongoing air quality concerns, restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan eased, allowing certain vehicular and construction activities to resume.
Air emergency: Central health advisory for city schools, students call for use of public transport, bicycles
However, in a measure of respite from the smog or toxic cloud that has been hanging heavy over the national capital in the last week and more, the city on Friday received showers that saw the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) drop below 400.
FCC vote expands Wi-Fi access on school buses: Here’s how it will impact students
In a momentous decision made by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Thursday, there is potential for a substantial change in the daily commute of students in the United States. In a 3-2 vote that followed party lines, the FCC approved a declaratory ruling.
TMC protesters on way to Delhi in buses; several injured in mishap in Jharkhand
BJP West Bengal president Sukanta Majumdar claimed that while TMC leaders were travelling by aeroplanes, the protesters were being made to take buses to Delhi. "The way TMC leaders are enjoying the luxury of flights and pushed these innocent people to the brink of life risk is condemnable," he wrote on X.
Karnataka bandh updates: What is open, what is closed?
Protests are taking place in Karnataka against the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. The bandh call has led to the arrest of over 50 people, and the police have designated Freedom Park as the sanctioned location for protests in Bengaluru. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation buses are operational, but fewer people are using them due to the bandh. The government has assured that the buses will continue to run.
World Bank approves $200 million loan to Himachal Pradesh for undertaking reforms
The World Bank has approved a $200 million loan for the Himachal Pradesh government in India to support power sector reforms and increase the share of renewable energy in the state. The loan will contribute to the addition of 10,000 MW of renewable energy capacity, including 150 MW of solar capacity, and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The program aims to introduce technologies such as demand response management and seamless access to renewable energy.
India-designed chip to track school buses, weapons systems
The 12-nanometre chip can be fitted into a mobile phone or any handheld device and receive signals from the Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC) or the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), the Global Positioning System of the US and the GLONASS constellation of Russia.
Amazon EVs, Google tax credit tool to aid White House EV policy
Amazon is rolling out the first 3,000 delivery vehicles it has acquired as part of a commitment to bring 100,000 vehicles to the road by 2030.
Ashok Leyland bags mega order for 1,400 school buses in UAE
The world's fourth largest bus manufacturer also said that the 55-seater Falcon bus and 32-seater Oyster bus - will be supplied from Ashok Leyland's USD 50 million state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, which is the only certified local bus making facility in the entire Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
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